Re: [DML] Yet Another Oil Thread

[Bob Brandys <BobB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

ARCO tried to market an oil with graphite back in the 70s because it had 
lower friction properties similar to moly based lubricants.  
It did not sell well and was discontinued.

THe problem was the graphite made the oil black from initial 
installation.  American car owners want to see clean clear oil in there 
cars, regardless of other advanced high pressure lubricants that have a 
dark apparance like molydinum disulfide.

Interesting that Toyota sells such an oil and Japan.  Do  you know if 
Toyota uses it in cars they sell in Japan or other countries?    Maybe 
Japaneese car owners accept the different color because they understand 
what is really going on to better protect their engine.






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